I print each day's puzzle and work on it on paper. I have always been able to solve each puzzle and don't consult this site until I have done so.

And I thoroughly enjoy myself.

(By the way, as to "traditional" methods, since this site was first established there has never been a puzzle that could not be solved using "basics", or x or xy or xyz wings, and I recall indirect word from the dailysudoku's creator that we can expect this to remain the case. Still, I appreciate the input from Gianni and everyone else.)